Presenting a series of Sunday's showcasing the stories from Wine, Beer & Spirits of the Fleurieu.

These are reproduced with permission from Soul Publishing and Rojina Duval.

These stories feature prominent farmers, fishermen, producers and chefs – from Port Noarlunga to Cape Jervis – along with their favourite recipes and tips. Enjoy!

Three generations in the wine industry has given my family a strong foundation in fine wine production,” says Neil Jericho, winemaker and co-director of Jericho Wines, a family-owned and operated winery.

“When our children were growing up, my work in the wine industry saw us moving around Australia. My wife Kaye and I started Jericho in 2012 after our kids – adults at this point – found that the wine industry had become second nature to them.”

“One Christmas, we discussed as a family, the idea that between us all we had the passion, expertise and experience to work together as a team. Not everyone can or wants to work with family, but at that point we knew we had to establish Jericho Family Wines.”

“Our eldest, Sally, worked for Wine Australia for ten years and studied both marketing and accounting. Middle child Andrew, obtained his Bachelor of Oenology in 2003, leading to ten years of experience not just in McLaren Vale, but also the Shanxi Province of China. The youngest, Kim, was torn between oenology and graphic design and opted for the latter, which led to work in the wine industry producing wine labels and – with wife Erica – running a successful graphic design business.

“Winemaking with Jericho Wines is so rewarding,” says Neil. “The results of careful planning and a lot of hard work are evident when you can sit down at the end of the day and taste the results. Work focused around our family business gives me a great sense of purpose too.”

PAIRING:

“All of our wines are carefully structured to work well with a wide range of foods. Our Fume Blanc from Kuitpo, goes perfectly with asian salads and our McLaren Vale GSM with tapas, pizza and pasta.”

ADDRESS: 211 Kays Road, McLaren Vale

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